abort

Definition

  • verb: to end a pregnancy deliberately by causing the death of the fetus
  • verb: to bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring
  • synonyms: miscarry, bear, cast

Examples

  • When problems occurred during the launch, it was necessary to 'abort'.

  • He made several 'aborted' [='abortive'] attempts to escape.

  • I suggest that you 'abort' the project.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) COMMS OFFICER: Connor? Command for you. -This is Connor. -Connor, are your men ready? Negative. Nobody is ready. We are not, you are not. We must abort the attack. The game has changed. What are you talking about? All elements are past their release points. They're in assault position. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation
  • (..) They're looking for something. BLAIR : H.K. is down. MAN : We've got an H.K. pushing our six. BLAIR : Abort run. MAN : Breaking off Evasive maneuvers, now! BLAIR: Taking fire. I'm hit. Port-side damage. It's got a lock on you. Break off. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation